Rise Up With RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections.
RYLA 2026
RYLA will be held at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, in Cedar Park, TX
June 28 - July 3, 2026
RYLA 2026
ROTARY CLUBS
- Review RYLA Checklist - Important Dates
- Camper Pick-up following Closing Ceremonies 12:00 noon July 3rd
- Transportation - 2 drivers / vehicle
- We cordially invite you to consider being our guest and observe our RYLA Program in Action at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, Cedar Park.
Wednesday July 1st - Leadership & Teamwork
- 8:45 -12:15 Ropes & Olympics
- 1:15 - 3:15 Service Project: Rise Against Hunger
Thursday, July 2nd - Service & Awareness
- 3:00 - 4:00 Peace Project Gallery
Come out for a visit and leave with a new appreciation for what is possible.
We'd love to see you.
- Submit the RYLA 2026 Volunteer Signup form. Let us know when we can expect you.
YOUNG LEADER CONTACT
Rotary clubs should create a new Programs for Young Leaders Contact position and appoint a representative for your club. Selecting a Young Leader Contact for your club will help ensure all Youth related, including RYLA communications reach the right person.
RYLA 2026 TIMELINE
RYLA STAFF & ALUMNI
RYLA Staff - RYLA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2026
- Application Deadline: 06/07/2026 - now closed
- Award Announced: 07/03/2026
RYLA Alumni - Let's keep the RYLA excitement going.
Find ways to stay connected with your fellow RYLA Alumni and Rotarians.
Share your RYLA experience.
- Interact Clubs - Join a Club or start one. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun for ages 12-18
- Rotaract Clubs - Join a Club or start one. Exchange ideas with leaders in the community. Develop leadership and professional skills. Have fun through service for ages 18+
- Rotary Youth Exchange - Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
- Rotary Community Corps - Non-Rotarians who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects.
- Friendship Exchange - Experience different cultures and build international friendships
- Young Leaders in Action newsletter - Stay informed with advice, event updates, and motivational stories that keep you connected to Rotary's global youth leadership community.
RYLA SERVICE PROJECT
Rise Against Hunger was the RYLA 2025 Service Project. Together we packaged 14,256 meals, nearly 2 pallets going to hunger people in Honduras. Hear a special message from founder Ray Buchanan.
HONORABLE SOCIAL MENTIONS
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LEARN MORE
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) participants are nominated by Rotary clubs.
Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply.
RYLA aims to:
- Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
- Provide experiential training for selected youth and potential leaders
- Promote peer-to-peer collaboration and cooperation
- Recognize young people who are rendering admirable service to their communities.
Check out some of our fun videos from previous camps!
All of the videos below can be viewed on YouTube and Shared via Email/FB/Twitter/etc.
Simply click on the arrow in the top right corner of each video and it will bring up a URL which can be copied and pasted into an email or direct links to share via social media platforms!
Contact Info
RYLA Camp Director
RYLA Registrar
Programs Director
